Replacement flush gas cap
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Replacement flush gas cap
I did use the search function - so save those posts... 
And no, I didn't leave it on top of a gas pump.
My flush mount gas cap has worked perfect for the past 2 years, but now is effin' up. Anyone know if this is a replacement cap from the dealer? I'd call and ask them, but it's 11pm and probably closed. lol
And no, I didn't leave it on top of a gas pump.
My flush mount gas cap has worked perfect for the past 2 years, but now is effin' up. Anyone know if this is a replacement cap from the dealer? I'd call and ask them, but it's 11pm and probably closed. lol
Last edited by Baeseman1; Sep 1, 2010 at 10:18 PM. Reason: I got to it before the spelling police did.
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Nope, not going to find a replacement cap at the dealer, I needed to replace my flush fuel gauge because some of the silvering flaked of so I beat the bushes on ebay and found a new one for $35.00
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Mine too! The chrome plating on the escusheon is flaking off. The first time I noticed it is when it ripped my palm open! The guage lasted about 3 months or so.
My flush mount gas cap has worked perfect for the past 2 years, but now is effin' up. Anyone know if this is a replacement cap from the dealer? I'd call and ask them, but it's 11pm and probably closed. lol
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I just replaced mine last month for the same reason you stated.
I think that the plastic starts to swell from exposure to the gas.
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Mine came with the bike. So far so good with the LEDs on the gauge. The pop-up cap doesn't seem to sit as flush as it should tho...
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to date I have no issues with the gas cap, I think some of the problem is people tightening them too much trying to make them completely flush.
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+1 - I can totally see that happening. They are not made too tough and any forcing will certainly bugger it up or break it altogether
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Except that it isn't tightening them that does it. They only turn 1/4 turn to the flush position. Believe me, snugging the cap before pushing it down is all I ever did. Then one day, when I took the cap off, it completely came apart. Springs went flying, "O" rings went the other direction. It was never the same after that. Then the LED's started going out. The finish on mine was always good though.